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Kansas forward Jordan Rowan (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Nate Lie talks with his assistants before the game against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jordan Rowan (10) celebrates with forward Jocelyn Herrema (23) after scoring a goal against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jordan Rowan (10) scores a goal against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) fends off two defenders against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) fires a shot against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Jocelyn Herrema (23) crosses the ball in against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder London De Fini (27) passes the ball up to a teammate against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas head coach Nate Lie instructs his players against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas goalkeeper Sophie Dawe (00) makes a save against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas forward Hannah Palmer (9) crosses the ball in against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Kate Langfelder (8) clashes with Utah State midfielder Mia Lopez during the first half on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas defender Caroline Castans (15) crosses the ball in against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) celebrates a goal with teammates against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) celebrates a goal with midfielder Marit McLaughlin (12) against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) celebrates a goal with forward Jordan Rowan (10) against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.

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Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) winds up for a shot against Utah State on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.